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Fokker Elmo opened its new 8,000 m2 manufacturing facility for aerospace and defense electrical interconnection systems in the Aegean Free Zone in Izmir Turkey

Papendrecht, Netherlands, 12-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Fokker Elmo, a business unit of Fokker Technologies, has officially opened its new 8,000 m2 manufacturing facility for aerospace and defense electrical interconnection systems in the Aegean Free Zone in Izmir Turkey. Manufacturing in Izmir since 2008, … Read the full press release

Red Eléctrica to set aside 20% of the Torrent substation plot in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu as archaeological reserve site

In accordance with the ruling of the Heritage Commission issued today, 20% of the surface area of the plot will be dedicated to the conservation of the discovered remains. Red Eléctrica has invested over 700,000 euros in the archaeological works IBIZA, 11-6-2014 … Read the full press release

Gamesa marks the fourth edition of its Patents and Inventors Competition

The company has celebrated the fourth edition of its Patents and Inventors Competition which rewards its professionals for the technology they develop. Biscay, Spain, 10-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has celebrated the fourth edition of its … Read the full press release

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA to acquire all shares in Spotless Group SAS for 940 million euros

Henkel strengthens its successful Laundry & Home Care business Strengthen leading position in core region Western Europe Highly complementary market segments and technologies Acquisition of strong brands and leading technologies Profitable businesses with laundry aids, insect control and household care … Read the full press release

Specialty paper company Munksjö to upgrade its La Gère Release Liners mill in the south east of France

Helsinki, Finland, 10-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Munksjö, one of the global leading specialty paper companies, has announced today an investment for the upgrade of its La Gère Release Liners mill in the south east of France, to further increase product performance and … Read the full press release

Wacker Chemie AG builds new spray dryer to expand production capacity for dispersible polymer powders at its Burghausen site

ANNUAL CAPACITY TO INCREASE BY 50,000 METRIC TONS INVESTMENT VOLUME OF AROUND €20 MILLION NEW CAPACITY TO BECOME AVAILABLE IN EARLY 2015 “THE CAPACITY EXPANSION STRENGTHENS OUR GLOBAL POSITION AS A LEADING MANUFACTURER OF DISPERSIBLE POLYMER POWDERS,” SAYS ARNO VON … Read the full press release

Voith’s OnV FeltView system enables accurate, continuous and safe measurement of press felt moisture and permeability

Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany, 5-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The OnV FeltView system developed by Voith enables accurate, continuous and especially safe real-time measurement of press felt moisture and permeability. The OnV FeltView system supports paper manufacturers with both routine operation and … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain and Central Glass Co., Ltd. plan to build automotive glass plant in Jakarta, Indonesia

PARIS, 04-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain and Central Glass Co., Ltd. have announced plans to build an automotive glass plant in Jakarta, Indonesia, due to come on stream in the course of 2016. This investment will enable both groups to take … Read the full press release

CFM International’s CFM56-5B engines to power Delta Air Lines’ A321ceo aircrafts

Expands total A321ceo fleet on order to 45 aircraft. WEST CHESTER, Ohio, 04-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Delta Air Lines today announced that is has selected CFM International’s CFM56-5B engine s to power 15 firm A321ceo (current engine option) aircraft. The new aircraft, … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä launched Aframax tanker design at the Posidonia 2014 exhibition in Athens

Athens, Greece, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A new, highly efficient, Aframax tanker design offering practical and viable solutions that meet current and forthcoming emissions legislation is today launched by Wärtsilä at the Posidonia 2014 exhibition in Athens, Greece. Wärtsilä will also be … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä divests its 50% share in Wärtsilä TMH Diesel Engine Company LLC to joint venture partner Transmashholding

Helsinki, Finland, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä and Transmashholding have agreed that Wärtsilä will sell its 50 per cent share in the joint venture Wärtsilä TMH Diesel Engine Company LLC to Transmashholding, the other joint venture party. The divestment of the joint … Read the full press release

VINCI Group subsidiary Eurovia acquired Vancouver-based Imperial Paving

Rueil-Malmaison, France, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurovia, a subsidiary of the VINCI Group, has acquired Imperial Paving based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Imperial Paving delivers road construction works for local authorities located in the Great Vancouver Area. With this acquisition and that … Read the full press release

IBERDROLA takes part in $12M round of investment in US robotic technology developer for renewable generation facilities, QBotix

This company develops robot technology to reduce the costs involved in developing and operating renewable generation facilities This transaction was carried out under its corporate risk capital scheme, Perseo, which was set up in 2008 and allocated over €70 million … Read the full press release

Vnesheconombank co-funds advanced high-technology cement plant in Russia’s Penza region

Penza, Russia, 02-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A ceremony to open an advanced high-technology plant built with Vnesheconombank’s financial assistance with a capacity of 1.8 million tons of cement per yearwas held in the Nikolsk district of the Penza region. In the attendance … Read the full press release

Henkel Adhesives Technologies signs joint-development agreement with US-based Vitriflex, Inc.

Investment in display technology start-up Vitriflex Düsseldorf, Germany,  30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel Adhesives Technologies, the leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings worldwide, is further driving its innovation capabilities and leadership forward. As part of its innovation strategy, the company … Read the full press release

Terna appointed Matteo Del Fante as CEO and General Director

Rome, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At today’s (27/05/2014) meeting in Rome, for the first time under the chairmanship of Catia Bastioli, the new Board of Directors of TERNA S.p.A. was elected at today’s Shareholders’ General Meeting. The Board unanimously appointed Matteo Del … Read the full press release

BMT Designers & Planners, Inc. delivered its training program to assist Port Engineers (PEs) in the repair and sustainment of their maritime assets

Teddington, UK, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Designers & Planners, Inc. (BMT), an operating company of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has delivered its unique training program to assist Port Engineers (PEs) with maximizing investments in … Read the full press release

NORMA Group received large orders for the 2nd generation of its NORMAFLEX fluid pipes from European auto manufacturers

Maintal, Germany, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group, a global market and technology leader for engineered joining technology, has obtained large orders for the second-generation of NORMAFLEX fluid pipes from European manufacturers of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. NORMA Group will … Read the full press release

Sika strengthens position in the Swiss interior finishing sector with the acquisition of Swiss adhesives manufacturer Klebag Chemie AG

Baar, Switzerland, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika is acquiring the business of Klebag Chemie AG, a manufacturer of adhesives for the sealing, bonding and flooring markets. The takeover strengthens Sika’s position in the Swiss interior finishing sector. Last financial year, Klebag generated … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce installs innovative Promas Lite propulsion system on Star Cruises’ largest Asian fleet cruise ship SuperStar Virgo

London, UK, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has installed the innovative Promas Lite propulsion system on SuperStar Virgo, the first vessel in South East Asia to be equipped with this efficient and fuel saving system. Promas Lite is an integrated propeller and rudder system … Read the full press release